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The Free Agent Underground show is hosted by Kevin Miller, along with co-hosts Chuck Bowen and Justin Lukasavige as they profile the realities and real life characters of the free agent world. Free agency is not about work...but about a lifestyle. A lifestyle where you are living a life of purpose, passion and meaning. Where you set the priorities of your day, week, month, year and life. Where you wrap your work...around your life. Self-employment is the foundational tool. The only problem with self-employment is merely...self. The point is to own your work, not do it all yourself. You can't. Here we talk about the realities, payoffs, challenges and above all...the responsibility to know and live your calling. To be inspired so you can inspire others. Join the revolution.Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:26:48 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.14Copyrighted material by the Free Agent Academycareer,work,self,employment,self,employed,free,agent,free,agency,entrepreneur,small,business,business,start,up,freedom,purpose,calling,businessBusiness/Careerskevin@freeagentacademy.comKevin MillerKevin Millernocareer,work,self,employment,self,employed,free,agent,free,agency,entrepreneur,small,business,business,start,up,freedom,purpose,calling,businessSaving the world (or at least YOUR world) through self-employmentFor those who have done the cubicle, punched the clock, commuted and put in their time…and are done. And those who have taken the leap and want to go from biz survival to abundance. Join host 'Agent' Kevin Miller to talk the good, bad, ugly and glorious truths of self-employment and the pursuit of a life of freedom. *Sponsored by FreeAgentAcademy.com, a school for self-employment.Entrepreneur on Fire interview: “612: Kevin Miller: Make your business idea unmissable”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FAU/~3/BhXb7Nf0Pzk/
http://freeagentuprising.com/entrepreneur-on-fire-interview-612-kevin-miller-make-your-business-idea-unmissable/#respondWed, 25 Jun 2014 17:37:34 +0000kevin@freeagentacademy.com (Kevin Miller)http://freeagentuprising.com/?p=6992Needless to say I’m honored. Today, June 25, 2014 my interview on John Lee Dumas’ ‘Entrepreneur on Fire’ hit the airwaves at large:

]]>http://freeagentuprising.com/entrepreneur-on-fire-interview-612-kevin-miller-make-your-business-idea-unmissable/feed/0noNeedless to say I&#8217;m honored. Today, June 25, 2014 my interview on John Lee Dumas&#8217; &#8216;Entrepreneur on Fire&#8217; hit the airwaves at large: &#8220;612: Kevin Miller: Make your business idea unmissable&#8221; John has taken the online biz wKevin MillerNeedless to say I&#8217;m honored. Today, June 25, 2014 my interview on John Lee Dumas&#8217; &#8216;Entrepreneur on Fire&#8217; hit the airwaves at large: &#8220;612: Kevin Miller: Make your business idea unmissable&#8221; John has taken the online biz world by storm, posting monthly revenues between $100k and $200k. He interviews an entrepreneur&#8230;every day. Testimony to his [&#8230;]career,work,self,employment,self,employed,free,agent,free,agency,entrepreneur,small,business,business,start,up,freedom,purpose,calling,businesshttp://freeagentuprising.com/entrepreneur-on-fire-interview-612-kevin-miller-make-your-business-idea-unmissable/#271: How Aaron Kerr made his first dollar with Public Domain bookshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FAU/~3/Y_Grpya5XrQ/
http://freeagentuprising.com/aaronkerr/#commentsWed, 11 Jun 2014 19:47:25 +0000kevin@freeagentacademy.com (Kevin Miller)http://freeagentuprising.com/?p=6953How did Aaron Kerr make the first dollar (and quick thousands!) with his business idea? Get the behind the scenes scoop and nitty-gritty details that make Aaron’s extraordinary journey…very ordinary.

Aaron is the founder and publisher of Timeless Reads, specializing in publishing outstanding public domain books. Timeless Reads had over $100,000 in sales in its first year as a one-man publishing shop. Three of Aaron’s releases hit the top 100 bestseller list on Amazon, including one that became the #1 bestselling book for Kindle.

Aaron was working full time in IT, and still is, even though he grossed $100,000 his first year in this ‘side business’.

Spark – What started the idea for free agency?

“I’ve always had the itch,” said Aaron. “I’ve always had something going on the side. My job’s OK, but I want to be challenged.”

Why…are you doing this? What’s the motive?

To be challenged. To do something himself, from birth to existence.

What…gave him the biz idea?

He heard of others publishing Public Domain books (before 1922), and realized the Anne of Green Gables series his wife was reading to their kids was available and not done well.

HOW DID HE MAKE THE FIRST DOLLAR?!

Posted it on Amazon kindle and sales came right away…at $.99. In about 30 days he hit 7,300 sales in a single day!

Today, what’s the status of the business?

After grossing $100k in the first 12 months, he’s has his two best months recently and business continues to grow.

Resistance…to the free agent pursuit

Time. The busyness of family and a full time job. “I’m getting rid of some other endeavors to save time, says Aaron. “Some criticism to what I was doing was also more disconcerting than it should have been.”

Inspiration…what has been a primary motive for this pursuit?

“The challenge of it has been most inspiring,” shares Aaron. “But I dream of taking a year off of…everything. And this could help.”

Reward…what’s been the best reward so far?

Aaron says, “I thought money would be the big deal. It’s helpful and will enable some things, but hasn’t made me any happier. The fulfillment of success is more rewarding.”

Next?

Automate and outsource and add more titles.

An Encouraging Word

“There are huge opportunities out there. The Amazon and Kindle marketplace is staggering. Try things. Have a level of play in whatever you do.” – Aaron Kerr on free agency

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http://freeagentuprising.com/marydemuth/#respondFri, 25 Apr 2014 20:52:27 +0000kevin@freeagentacademy.com (Kevin Miller)http://freeagentuprising.com/?p=6650How did Mary DeMuth make the first dollar with her business idea? Get the behind the scenes scoop and nitty-gritty details that make Mary’s extraordinary journey…very ordinary.

Mary DeMuth is the author of over a dozen books including her latest, Not Marked: Finding Hope and Healing After Sexual Abuse. She speaks around the world helping audiences live uncaged, freedom-infused lives. A blogger for over a decade, she makes her home in Dallas with her family of five. Find out more at marydemuth.com.

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http://freeagentuprising.com/brian-griffith/#respondWed, 02 Apr 2014 16:05:23 +0000kevin@freeagentacademy.com (Kevin Miller)http://freeagentuprising.com/?p=6556How did Brian Griffith make the first dollar with his business idea? Get the behind the scenes scoop and nitty-gritty details that make Brian’s extraordinary journey…very ordinary.

Brian is founder of Anthology Gear Wear (.com). At heart, Brian is a musician, designer, and gear junkie. With a void in the market for well designed, quality instrument straps and gig bags, Brian set out to fill that void with his unique design style, and propensity for quality.

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Brian had a background in music and design and saw a void in high quality, well designed gear accessories. And his wife thought it was the best of the ideas he was brainstorming.

HOW DID HE MAKE THE FIRST DOLLAR?!

Sold a guitar strap to his brother in law for the first sale. The next one came online after his web launch.

Today, what’s the status of the business?

First year $40k, next year $80k, third year a massive website hacked kept him around $85k, fourth year big increase.

Resistance…to the free agent pursuit

Brian cites his biggest battle is just internal. Self-doubt.

Inspiration…what has been a primary motive for this pursuit?

Being home for the kids, they are healthier for it.

Reward…what’s been the best reward so far?

“Family health and involvement, personal growth, knowing more of who I am. I am a completely different person. I was a big gun at my job, but it was meaningless. My ego was big, now I’m humbled. Today I’m a better overall human being.”

Next?

“We’re coming off our best year, but it’s an exclusively online business. Stepping back…is this ‘the zone for me?’ I want to be more in a designer and design house business and not just product focused only.”

An Encouraging Word

“Find a support system, people who have done it and are in business. As hard as things are, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’m a better man for it.” – Brian Griffith on free agency

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http://freeagentuprising.com/meganburns/#respondTue, 11 Mar 2014 18:28:37 +0000kevin@freeagentacademy.com (Kevin Miller)http://freeagentuprising.com/?p=6498How did Megan Burns make the first dollar with her business idea? Get the behind the scenes scoop and nitty-gritty details that make Megan’s extraordinary journey…very ordinary.

Megan Burns is the founder and managing director of Operations Strategy Consulting, a firm that helps manufacturing companies become more productive and profitable. With the encouragement of her husband Ed, she started and grew her firm during naptimes because she didn’t just want better work/life balance, she just wanted a LIFE!

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Worked in Fortune 500 companies such as G.E., labeled as a ‘high potential’ and climbing the corporate latter.

Spark – What started the idea for free agency?

Was not enjoying a new role at all, it didn’t align with her values. And…she got pregnant.

Who…are you to pursue something different?

In feeling discontent with the leadership she was under, she began to question if she’d ever be content with a ‘boss’ over her, instead of being her own boss.

Why…are you doing this? What’s the motive?

After having her first baby, she and her husband were both working full time, waking the baby in the morning to take it to daycare, and picking it up at night. She felt all she was providing was a place for the baby to sleep.

What…gave her the biz idea?

She simply looked at what she was doing in her current work and knew she could do it as an independent contractor.

HOW DID SHE MAKE THE FIRST DOLLAR?!

She got an introductory consulting opportunity and got her first check ($4,500!) in the mail, two weeks into a 4-week gig. She took a color photo copy of the check that she has today.

Today, what’s the status of the business?

Eight years later she’s now grossing over $200k annually.

Resistance…to the free agent pursuit

Balancing the business with family, not comparing herself to other free agents and not feeling the pressure to grow the business too fast.

Inspiration…what has been a primary motive for this pursuit?

Being available to my kids. Taking the afternoon off to go snowboarding. Being a role model to them, her kids already have entrepreneurial aspirations.

Reward…what’s been the best reward so far?

Freedom to work when I want, where I want and with whom I want.

Next?

For the current consulting business…just to continue to grow. But her heart is to grow a new endeavor that’s near and dear to her heart, The Naptime CEO.

An Encouraging Word

“Don’t let the fear control you. Trust the One who is leading you.” – Megan Burns on free agency

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http://freeagentuprising.com/danmiller/#commentsTue, 04 Mar 2014 20:38:07 +0000kevin@freeagentacademy.com (Kevin Miller)http://freeagentuprising.com/?p=6471How did Dan Miller of ’48 Days To The Work You Love’ fame make the first dollar with his first, second, third and more…business idea? Get the behind the scenes scoop and nitty-gritty details that make Dan’s extraordinary journey…very ordinary.

Dan is a life coach, author, speaker and renowned for his longtime best selling book, “48 Days To The Work You Love,” promoted for over a decade by Dave Ramsey as THE source for career help. And yes…I’m proud to call Dan my Dad!

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Dan came off the farm and got his Master in Psychology, worked at a psych ward during Vietnam, was a therapist, sold used cars, started an automotive aftermarket accessories business, bought and ran a health club (and lost over $400k) and, well…you’ll just have to listen for the rest.

Spark – What started the idea for free agency?

With Psychology degree in hand he took a spot as a therapist. It lasted 3 months before he was “Outta there!”

Who…are you to pursue something different?

He never really contemplated working for someone else.

Why…are you doing this? What’s the motive?

Literally from childhood Dan desired to break away from the farm and pursue the fullness of who he could be.

What…gave him the biz idea?

Most of his business ideas and pursuits came from just the evolution of his life…one thing led to the other.

HOW DID HE MAKE THE FIRST DOLLAR?!

It’s ‘worth the price of admission’ just to hear how he made his first dollar, and how it made him sick, in his first real business.

Today, what’s the status of the business?

The 48 Days .com empire is one of the top sources for purposeful career counsel in the marketplace.

Resistance…to the free agent pursuit

The failure from the health club debacle left him a sitting duck to fall to negative feelings.

Inspiration…what has been a primary motive for this pursuit?

He filled his mind with positive messages. With an old cassette tape player in an old beater car.

Reward…what’s been the best reward so far?

Doing the work he loves!

Next?

The 10th year Anniversary revision of ’48 Days To The Work You Love!’

An Encouraging Word

“At any point I think it’s healthy to draw a line in the sand and take a fresh look at, ‘Who am I, Why am I here, and Where am I going.” – Dan Miller on free agency

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http://freeagentuprising.com/readybiz/#respondMon, 24 Feb 2014 22:35:15 +0000kevin@freeagentacademy.com (Kevin Miller)http://freeagentuprising.com/?p=6407

Once upon a time people needed a product or service and simply picked between price, quality and availability. That time has long passed, and now, for nearly anything, there are so many options it’s often frustrating for the buyer to choose amongst the glut of options, and despairing for the merchant to stand out amongst the noise.

Like toilet paper. Way too many options. I want 2-ply, cushy and cheap. It’s impossible to figure out the best deal. But I digress…

Do you have a business idea, or a fledgling start up? Do you want to make sure the person who needs what you have to offer can’t miss you? Do you want to assure your place as a leader in your market?

You can.

1851 Ginger ale created in Ireland.

1876 Root beer mass produced for public sale.

1885 Charles Aderton invented “Dr Pepper” in Waco, Texas.

1886 Dr. John S. Pemberton invented “Coca-Cola” in Atlanta, Georgia.

1898 “Pepsi-Cola” is invented by Caleb Bradham.

1929 The Howdy Company debuted its new drink “7 Up”.

1959 The first diet cola sold.

And on and on

Each one a new flavor, a new twist or maybe just…a different image. I bet you can think of a product or service that is nearly impossible to differentiate from for any reason other than…image.

Confession: I prefer Coke over Pepsi if given the choice. Why? Because Coke was first and they promote themselves as being ‘Classic’. That appeals to me. I drive a 1984 Jeep CJ7 that is all original. I like that. Coke got me through their ‘original’ image, as I’m not sure I could really tell the difference between Pepsi and Coke, and when it comes to soda, I’m not that discerning and generally buy generic anyway.

You can claim a niche in your marketplace and have a very, very viable business. For two reasons:

I’m incredibly good at small business branding and positioning. It’s my talent, knack, gift… Not very humble, but it’s true (we’ll get you to making your bold claim as well). If I didn’t have such a heart for inspiring people to freedom, branding is what I’d do full time (it used to be). I teach on it a lot.

Most business start ups and even existing small businesses still focus directly on their overall product or service and come across about as different as the 500th pumpkin in the patch. Which leaves the door wide open for the rest of us, even in this ever-so-crowded marketplace.

Appropriate branding and positioning options bring the playing field in any industry or category down to just a few. Malcolm Gladwell showcased this so well in his story of tomato sauce.

I’ve got a 90-Day Plan for you.

We’ve done entire live events here in Colorado on this package. But once or twice per year I take on 4-6 people personally and walk through it together. No travel schedule or costs and you get one-on-one, long-term coaching, guidance, investment and accountability from me.

Once a personal client of mine…always a personal client of mine. We’re bound for life.

And for the first time ever, I’m letting you decide how much it’s worth to you. Keep reading…

Can I deliver the goods? This ‘Wall of Fame‘ page showcases success stories from people who have been Free Agent Academy members, attended my live events and been personal clients in packages such as this. I can’t sell you half as well as their testimonials, existing businesses and expressed passion can.

Who It’s For?

If you have a business idea you’re pretty confident you want to pursue, or maybe you’ve already done some business, you’re viable to apply. I won’t take you on unless I’m confident I can kick butt with you and your biz.

This package utilizes some small group coaching and I can only accommodate 4-6 people (depends on their individual needs).

How Much Does It Cost?

How about if YOU decide the value as we go along?! After you apply below and we agree we are a fit, I’ll ask for an introductory ‘faith investment’. After our first consultation call, if you aren’t confident I can help you and don’t desire to continue, tell me what my counsel was worth and I’ll refund you the difference, down to $0.

You now have zero risk. It’s all on me.

If you desire to go forward however, you’ll only pay me what you deem the ongoing value of my counsel and time to be.

Why Would I Do This?

I often say with gratitude, getting to help people bring forth an idea into reality and launch a business, doing something they care about, is what I can’t help but do.

It’s what I would do for free. But…I don’t of course. I charge folks.

Hey, I have seven kids who eat 100% home cooked, healthy meals. My grocery bill is three times higher than the average mortgage payment in the U.S.

And any time I spend working is time away from my family.

Like most people, I have to realize a certain amount of income per hour for the time I’m at my desk or on the phone in order to keep the lights on.

However, the thing I want most in my work, is to do what I do. Do what I love…help guide people in the area I have expertise in. My favorite time of the work-week is the Member Class in Free Agent Academy where I get to spend an hour straight, rapid-fire answering real free-agent-pursuit questions. I’ve done almost 320 of these classes over the years.

Below you’ll see the steps and resources I find necessary to get you ready for a successful business launch. I generally price my coaching in packages according to value and not hourly, but the going average for business consulting in today’s market is $250 – $375 per hour.

You may not need every step, and instead of me assigning the value, for those I accept, we’ll start off with a reasonable faith investment and go from there based on the value you feel you’re receiving.

Review the info below and fill out the application info or email me and we’ll talk.

Again, I can only accommodate 4-6 people, and intend to have them chosen by Friday, Feb. 29, 2014. So apply right away.

What Is The Process?

These are the sequential steps I’ll walk you through:

1. Establish Your Business & Revenue Model and Sales Strategy

What will you sell exactly? What is the primary product/service?

What ELSE will you sell? There SHOULD be, and 95% of the time CAN be, other opportunities for ancillary products and services.

What is the Revenue Model?

What is the Sales Strategy & Sales Timeline?

*This is seldom addressed by start-up business coaches, but we can expertly brand and position an idea that doesn’t have a solid plan of making money…and that’s no good.

2. Nail Your Branding & Positioning

What is your personal brand and image? And how to leverage it appropriately

Who is your specific target market? The most missed gold in business start-ups

*This has been my most popular service going on 8 years now, for which I’ve historically charged $2,200 for.

3. Plan Your Marketing Strategy

Where is your target market? Many more places than you think, and NOT everywhere

What are the primary marketing campaigns that will feed your business to prosperity? Two words that make MOST rockstar businesses: Golden Geese

How will you gather, warm and close? Most of what you’ll expect to do is only the ‘warm’ aspect, and it won’t work alone

*This is impossible to do well with any approach that is not very individualized.

4. Complete Online Brand Asset Package (First Time Offering)

All your necessary online branding assets. This is a very common void not only for starting businesses, but many already launched. No matter the type of business, our primary storefront is online. It’s where we are initially and immediately judged and decided upon. And we need to communicate our brand successfully, effectively, attractively and in harmony…across all of our online presences.

This is such a need, I’m starting a side product with this very offering!

Using your logo: (*Logo needs depend on the business, and thus accompanying prices, are too varying to include)

Website Banner

Thumbnail Graphic

Facebook Business Page Banner

Twitter Background

Twitter Header

Youtube Channel banner

Youtube Video Thumbnail

Google+ Page Banner

Pinterest Banner

1 Extra of your choosing

* This step is requires the graphics work of Celia Triplett of TuneUpMyMarketing.com and is normally a $300 package. I can provide guidance and a discount.

5. Start-Up Website Package

It doesn’t exist till you are online and ready for business! This is a solid website on the WordPress platform. It’s not every bell and whistle, but the core ingredients you can begin doing business with immediately, and grow with exponentially. My previous FreeAgentAcademy.com and new FreeAgentUprising.com are on these same WordPress platforms.

WordPress Website – fully functioning and branded,

WordPress Training – so you can admin the site yourself,

Setup email accounts for and integrate with your website,

Google Analytics set up and installed – so you can track and measure your site activity.

*This step is provided by Marta Goertzen of BlueJeansVA.com and is normally a $750 package. I can provide guidance and a discount.

6. Six Month’s Full Membership in Free Agent Academy

We utilize the courses and members of our Academy. Most of your homework exists in here. It’s vital.

*This is normally $95 per month and necessary for this package, but you may assign the value.

7. *Post Launch Promotion

As soon as you make your first dollar, I’ll interview and promote you to the entire Free Agent Uprising Audience. The value of this depends on your business. If you have a broad, online based business, it could be worth many thousands. If you have a very local business, it will be nice credibility, but may not result in tangible dollars.

Blog

Podcast / iTunes

YouTube

*You get to assign the value, however I do withhold the right to provide this based on our successful process together.

Timeline

90-Days is the goal and expectation, though not a guarantee. Too much depends upon you and the complexity of your life and business. We’ll hone in on this when we talk after you apply. Speed is not our priority, efficiency and nailing your biz…are. To do this in 90-Days will take a reasonable, weekly time commitment from you.

We begin the week of March 3rd, 2014 with our introductory call (a fairly long clarification and discovery call). Then we work through a series of events:

Research & Planning Consultations – One-on-One, you and me

Research and Homework – From both of us

Proposal Presentations – To our Free Agent Uprising Members

Refinement Work – From both of us

Gathering Feedback – From the Free Agent Uprising membership

Conclusion Consultations – decision making and action plans

Amidst this we’ll do a lot of emailing back and forth, you have unlimited access to me.

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]]>http://freeagentuprising.com/readybiz/feed/0noOnce upon a time people needed a product or service and simply picked between price, quality and availability. That time has long passed, and now, for nearly anything, there are so many options it&#8217;s often frustrating for the buyer to choose amongst Kevin MillerOnce upon a time people needed a product or service and simply picked between price, quality and availability. That time has long passed, and now, for nearly anything, there are so many options it&#8217;s often frustrating for the buyer to choose amongst the glut of options, and despairing for the merchant to stand out amongst [&#8230;]career,work,self,employment,self,employed,free,agent,free,agency,entrepreneur,small,business,business,start,up,freedom,purpose,calling,businesshttp://freeagentuprising.com/readybiz/Seriously, is pursuing your passion a myth?! (rant)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FAU/~3/gZ5gYN1u0Bs/
http://freeagentuprising.com/pursuepassion/#commentsThu, 20 Feb 2014 18:12:52 +0000kevin@freeagentacademy.com (Kevin Miller)http://freeagentuprising.com/?p=6375

I had someone share yet another article with me about the ‘fallacy of pursuing your passion.’

About how so many folks today, especially the younger generation, are being misled into the glamorization of ‘pursuing your passion’ in work. The idea is people are romanticizing and glorifying ‘work they love’ and need to settle down and accept that work is to make a buck and just be happy with that.

Which is the dumbest damn thing I’ve ever heard.

As a kid, you may need to just get a job doing whatever. Get out there and get your feet wet and get some experience in working an in yourself. As an adult there may be times when you need to do anything you can to make a buck and feed yourself and your family.

But what do devote your life to. Hmmm…

Making income doing something you don’t care about or dislike? OR

Making a living doing something you enjoy and/or really care about?

How is that even a question? I have seven kids. Why would I encourage any of them to devote their lives to work they don’t enjoy or care about? That is just putting in time for a dollar?

We have a nation who more and more just does that…works at something they don’t enjoy or care about. Then they go home and medicate the pain with food, drink and media.

How’s this working out?!

Meanwhile, we watch and follow and revere people doing…what? Work they love and/or truly care about!

“But if everyone pursues work they love and/or care about, who will fill all the basic jobs necessary for our way of life? Fast food workers, Walmart, factories, etc…”

And that’s one of the dumbest ass questions I’ve ever heard (and I’m actually paraphrasing a quote from that stupid article I read, and am not linking to).

That’s like asking, “But if every guy pursues beautiful women, what will happen to all the ugly ones?” Geez, that seems kinda mean, but you get the point.

There will always be enough people who don’t desire or expect anything more to fill those basic work slots. Or people in a brief time of survival mode.

Hey, do what you have to do sometimes to make a buck. But to tell anyone they shouldn’t desire or expect to devote their entire freakin’ lives to something that encompasses the giftings, talents and passions they were created with, is villainous.

Ugh. I’m so grateful to walk with an Uprising of people who don’t believe this type of horseshit.

What say you?

]]>http://freeagentuprising.com/pursuepassion/feed/33noI had someone share yet another article with me about the &#8216;fallacy of pursuing your passion.&#8217; About how so many folks today, especially the younger generation, are being misled into the glamorization of &#8216;pursuing your passion&#8217; in wKevin MillerI had someone share yet another article with me about the &#8216;fallacy of pursuing your passion.&#8217; About how so many folks today, especially the younger generation, are being misled into the glamorization of &#8216;pursuing your passion&#8217; in work. The idea is people are romanticizing and glorifying &#8216;work they love&#8217; and need to settle down and [&#8230;]career,work,self,employment,self,employed,free,agent,free,agency,entrepreneur,small,business,business,start,up,freedom,purpose,calling,businesshttp://freeagentuprising.com/pursuepassion/265: Dollar #1 – How Eric Haselhorst made his, selling toy models of farm machineryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FAU/~3/5lKeAdq03A4/
http://freeagentuprising.com/erich/#commentsTue, 18 Feb 2014 21:09:28 +0000kevin@freeagentacademy.com (Kevin Miller)http://freeagentuprising.com/?p=6344How did Eric make the first dollar with his business idea? Get the behind the scenes scoop and nitty-gritty details that make his extraordinary journey…very ordinary.

Eric is a budding entrepreneur Married to Chris and father to Matthew Allison and Kara. Before following his passion he has tried a number of different ideas before making a go of Rockin H Farm Toys which specializes in creating models related to custom wheat harvesting.

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Eric was a teacher and today is the Stewardship Director for the Catholic Diocese of Kansas. Rockin H Farm Toys is his side business as he prepares to go full time.

Spark – What started the idea for free agency?

“I had a love affair with farm machinery,” says Eric. “When we moved to Dodge City, KS I wanted to make models of some of the equipment and couldn’t find what I wanted. So I started making pieces. Other people saw them and asked where they could get their own.”

Who…are you to pursue something different?

“I keep asking myself who am I NOT do do it? Why not? So I surrounded myself with like minded people.”

Why…are you doing this? What’s the motive?

“I want the freedom to set my own hours. Like today…it’s my lunch break and it’s 60 degrees in Dodge City and I’d like to go for a run and work later tonight. But I have to go back to work. I also want freedom to pursue other interests and help people in a more tangible ways. I want my blood sweat and tears in my work and have more ownership.”

What…gave him the biz idea?

Again, just finding a need he had for better and more model parts, then other people wanting them.

HOW DID HE MAKE THE FIRST DOLLAR?!

“I was at a toy show in Dodge City in 2012 and displayed some of my stuff and people wanted to buy it! I sold most of it. Then the next year at the same show I sold $1,500 in one day.”

Today, what’s the status of the business?

Eric is selling online and growing a sizeable audience with his YouTube Channel. He’s making decent income and putting most of the money back into the business to build it.

Resistance…to the free agent pursuit

“Having the confidence to charge what these are worth.”

Inspiration…what has been a primary motive for this pursuit?

“I’m not solving world hunger or doing something really altruistic, but I’m helping people. I’m teaching people and helping them make memories.”

Reward…what’s been the best reward so far?

“I feel like I’m making a difference.”

Next?

“I want to get better at making more content. And I’m a horrible planner and need to set a drop dead date [for quitting his job and being a full time free agent].

An Encouraging Word

I strongly encourage you to listen to the audio or watch the video at about minute 25 to hear this from Eric: “Today is the perfect time to be alive, because it does not matter what your idea is, it doesn’t matter how strange it is. If you’re passionate about it and you love it, our point in history is the best time to go pursue it. The tools are waiting for us and the best thing is, there’s no gatekeepers. No one can say that’s too strange, that’s too weird and you can’t do it. If you have the gumption and you have the passion you can do pursue it. And let the world decide, do we want it or not? And that’s what’s so beautiful about the time we live in. That’s the encouragement. I’m selling exclusive, custom harvesting models all over the world, and I never in my wildest dreams thought this would be possible. But thank goodness for the internet, it can be done. So to anyone listening and watching today, my goodness, the world is waiting for us, let’s go get it. ” Eric Haselhorst on free agency

]]>http://freeagentuprising.com/erich/feed/3noHow did Eric make the first dollar with his business idea? Get the behind the scenes scoop and nitty-gritty details that make his extraordinary journey…very ordinary. &#8211; Watch the show on the Uprising YouTube Channel Eric is a budding entrepreneur MaKevin MillerHow did Eric make the first dollar with his business idea? Get the behind the scenes scoop and nitty-gritty details that make his extraordinary journey…very ordinary. &#8211; Watch the show on the Uprising YouTube Channel Eric is a budding entrepreneur Married to Chris and father to Matthew Allison and Kara. Before following his passion he has [&#8230;]career,work,self,employment,self,employed,free,agent,free,agency,entrepreneur,small,business,business,start,up,freedom,purpose,calling,businesshttp://freeagentuprising.com/erich/264: Dollar #1 – How Josh Gordon made his with business consultinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FAU/~3/ly_74lY5z_U/
http://freeagentuprising.com/joshgordon/#commentsMon, 17 Feb 2014 23:02:43 +0000kevin@freeagentacademy.com (Kevin Miller)http://freeagentuprising.com/?p=6304How did he make the first dollar with his business idea? Get the behind the scenes scoop and nitty-gritty details that make Josh’s extraordinary journey…very ordinary.

Joshua Gordon co-owns and operates Brown Leather Couch, a marketing consultancy that preaches passion (willingness to sacrifice for what you love), character (courage to do the right thing), and leadership (inspiring action towards a shared vision). Josh and his wife Sarah, together with their growing flock of children (3+), are eagerly following God into an incredible adventure!

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In Josh’s ‘civilian life’, about four years ago, he was a low level researcher for a national non-profit in Canada with his days doing the work in the office nobody else wanted to do.

Spark – What started the idea for free agency?

In implementing some social media applications at his current job, the thought occurred to him that he could do it for other companies.

Who…are you to pursue something different?

Josh cites he was young, confident and…pretty naive. Naive enough to think he might be able to achieve free agency.

Why…are you doing this? What’s the motive?

Josh had two driving motivations. “I came home from work one day to hear my baby babbling words my wife could decipher and I could not. I was missing my kid’s key moments of development. Then, Josh cited ‘extreme dissatisfaction’ in his work. “I’d never had a job I actually liked and was bone tired of not wanting to go to work. I hated the sinking feeling in my stomach every Sunday around 3pm knowing I had to go into work the next day. And I loved Fridays!”

What…gave him the biz idea?

Success implementing social media and biz development in his work became the foundation for providing other businesses with these services. This was Josh’s initial business idea he pursued.

HOW DID HE MAKE THE FIRST DOLLAR?!

As he shared success in building his own audience for his business endeavor, he got asked to help another aspiring free agent and was paid $100 for a coaching call! In the same month he made $1,500 sharing similar counsel to a group.

Today, what’s the status of the business?

Josh is partners with his brother in Brown Leather Couch Marketing, helping small businesses grow.

Resistance…to the free agent pursuit

Himself. Getting himself to prioritize what work was most important and lucrative.

Inspiration…what has been a primary motive for this pursuit?

After Josh got going, during tough times, he realized it would take as much effort or more to go find a job as it would to get another client.

Reward…what’s been the best reward so far?

One of the primary benefits of his free agent pursuit is the ‘spiritual microwave’ it fosters. Making life more acute and passion filled.

Next?

Taking Brown Leather Couch to a new level. Creating new systems for sustainability and consistency in the business.

An Encouraging Word

“Starting is more important than having the exact, right idea. You have to be willing to adjust. It’s never the perfect time.” – Josh Gordon on free agency

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